I was offended at first "I already intend on doing whatever I can to make her happy, she chose me over everyone else did she not?" I questioned whether I understood where Forest was coming from but I don't think she understands the purpose of the vows and convincing in the pairing room. "Look, I never intended to make you nervous or seem rude, I'm just not exactly used to interactions. So I am rudely straightforward and do not hide my intentions. So every vow I made in that pairing room to her is true." I took a breath reciting everything I said to Nightmare.

"I told her I would help raise the young, I don't have a pack and would solely focus on her and the young, If there was any danger in the facility I would stand and protect her similar to males in the wild would. I would help provide for her and the clutch while she is stuck sitting on the nest. If she needs to get up and stretch her legs, I will guard the eggs with my life." I said listing them quickly and out of breath "Those are the exact vows I made to her, so of course, I would do anything to make her happy. Once again I apologize if I came off rude by being silent, but if I have nothing nice to say, I stay silent". I sighed standing up "I never intended to make it seem like I didn't like you, I'm just used to raptors hating me or being scared of me off the bat. That's why I admire, love, and respect Nightmare. I am quite a bit offended that you didn't think that of me, but then i have to remember you aren't used to our ways," I said looking at her through the glass. My red eyes glowed, "You might want to get back she might wake once your strong scent fades," I said with a sigh

I listened to Zier as he spoke but i could feel my anger rise a bit. What about this male made me so upset?! I stood there for a second, returning his glare. This was the first time i really looked into his eyes and especially without fear. Weather it be because i knew he couldnt hurt me through glass or that i found my strength i wasnt going to back down. "First of all i forgive you but maybe you dont understand my ways. Just because im part wild and dont understand 'your ways' doesn't mean i dont care for Nightmare. And besides it doesn't matter what i feel it matters what she feels and like i said she is sad that we didn't get along very good. Cant you just pretend to enjoy my company? Look im sorry if offended you but i cant loose her. I know you probablydont understand the real world but in my world you loose alot and i cant-wont let another thing be taken from me. Yes, shes not actually being taken away but if shes not happy it feels the same." I said, with confidence like Nightmare had tryed to teach me earlier.

"I am willing to get along with you but in the end I am also defending not only myself but the way I and Nightmare have been brought up," I said getting defensive. My breathing was starting to get heavier "I understand we have different ways of being brought up but we do have to face difficulties in the facility. Do you know what they do to the young that doesn't fit their standards? they kill them, sure it's peaceful and it's like they are falling asleep but they still kill them! The risk we are forced to take by going on missions too? Unlike me, Nightmare and her pack were clearly not bulletproof, yet they still made them attend a mission where it was an 80% chance one would get shot. Step in another dinosaur's footprints for once!" I said getting emotional. "We are forced to understand that we have it way better than the wild, we are forced by the humans to be grateful for what we have, and in return they make us do their bidding. So why don't you take your turn and try to imagine all the shit we have been through? When you get back to your enclosure, please think of what Nightmare has told you of our world so far," I took a breather and an attempt to steady my breathing, my temper was getting to me, "I'm not forcing you to do this, I am asking. It would make both of our lives easier if you try to understand our lives when we understand yours". I said turning my back on her avoiding eye contact "It's best if you leave, my temper is rising and the eye contact is not helping." I needed something to turn my anger onto. But I had to wait for her to leave so I could leave the cage I was stuck in and go release it.

At first i was very much upset but i understood where he came from. All walks of life are hard i reminded myself as my anger vanished. "Im sorry Zier....I just got upset. I will leave now but i hope both you and Nightmare will forgive me. I messed up big time. I forgot to listen to others opinions." With that i left, dragging my tail in the dirt. Soon though i was back into the enclosure on my nest. I tried to hold in my tears as i thought of all the young and old alike getting killed. Not only that but how i messed everything up. After a while i couldnt hold my tears anymore. I went out by the pond and let the tears flow. Very early in the morning i was finally able to go to sleep.

I woke up and didn't even bother Forests, she was still asleep. My head was clouded and I couldn't focus on one thing. I decided to go get a drink, I bent my head down to get a drink. The rain started to fall, I sighed and quickly trotted into the shelter of the trees. The sound of the rain hitting the leaves calmed me, my mind was finally quiet. I wanted to distance myself for a bit but also wanted comfort. Then it all started to hit me like a train, my eyes were little streams. I realized how my siblings weren't there anymore; the friend I made wasn't getting along with the mate I chose. Apparently, I was loud, because before I knew it Zier was in the tree next to me with the most worried expression on his face. I was so distracted I didn't even realize the alarm went off saying they were entering.

He left the tree he was in and waited at the bottom of my tree. I climbed down tears still slowly falling, I was trying to hold them back. That was until he nearly smashed his face into mine trying to comfort me, and I just let loose. He managed to get me to subconsciously curl up and he curled around me while we were still touching noses. I began to calm down but still cried, he sat patiently not saying anything. I was content, he wasn't pushing for why I was crying nor was he just wandering off and leaving me alone. I started to cry more but out of happiness this time, I felt like someone was there for me.

After i finally woke up i couldn't hear, see nor smell Nightmare. The smell part was probably because of the rain but i jumped up and ran through our enclosure. Soon though i had found her....and Zier.... Nightmare seemed to not need me so i just went to the pond, my tail again dragging in the now mud. I didn't even care is was raining as i sat by the pond, drawing a family of raptors in the mud with my tail. Why did Nightmare not tell me about strick rules of the humans and the hard life here? Why did she willingly go back to this nonsense?! I slapped my tail in the mud, making it splash onto my face. Just then a tear rolled down my face, washing the mud off.

I managed to get a word out between breaths of air "Thankyou Zier," I said trying not to tear up more

"Anything for you love," he said and nuzzled me again. "Why don't we head to the den, I'm sure Forest is awake by now," he said standing up. I looked over to see Azul approaching Forest, we made eye contact but I just continued walking to the den. He was confused at my behavior but was clearly more focused on getting to Forest, as he should be. We got to the den and I lay in my nest. Zier laid behind me with his head on my back. The tears started to fall again. He just moved his head to nuzzle me as I laid my head down so our noses were touching. Tears still fell as I started to get flashbacks of my siblings.

"I miss them Zier," I said with a cough

"I know Love, I know," he said almost trying to wraps his body around me. It made me feel safe and protected. Hour heads lay side my side, eyes closed, I was the only one crying.

It took me a while to find forest because of all the rain but luckily found her at a pond. I turned my head to see Nightmare but she just ignored me. I didn't mind much though because i saw that forest was somewhat crying. I ran over to her with a worried look. Once she saw me she started to fully cry. She then got up and nuzzled me. I wasnt quite sure why had happened but that didn't matter right at that moment. I managed to get her to lay with me by the pond. I wanted to say something to help her but i was confused. Then she started to speak by saying, " They hate me Azul! Nightmare doesn't need me anymore!! I knew this would happen i did!! If only Nightmare would've told me of the true life here! Shes said they cared for us when they only think of us as weapons!! Why do you stay here Azul?! Life is better in the wild!! I should've stayed!! It would've been better than my heart breaking again!!" She countinued on for a couple solid minutes, balling eyes out. She theb fell asleep and i just cuddled her, knowing she was very tired.

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Once she woke she was alot calmer and explained to me what had happened and why she was crying. I was glad to finally know what was happening. " Well, lets fix this shall we? We cant have two best friends break up now can we?" She was reluctant but i finally got her to follow me into the cave and out of the rain. I theb spoke to Nightmare and Zier as Forest stood behind me. "Alright, you guys need to talk and im mostly talking about Nightmare and Forest but you all just need to talk because i have a feeling if you all would just talk then everything would get better." I then sat down and forest reluctantly sat down beside me, staring at her nest.

"All the events of the past days are finally getting to Nightmare, and she is overwhelmed currently," Zier said raising his head and standing up for me.

"I just need time to comprehend everything that happened is all. Personally, all I need is time to gather my thoughts, then things can go back to normal. I don't know what Forest needs," I said with a voice crack and my head still hidden behind Zier. Tears continued to flow, I didn't try to stop them.

"I told you Azul...." I said as i got up to walk away. I then stopped at the entrance of the cave and spoke to Nightmare saying,"Tell me when your ready." I turned my head to face Zier and said, "I know you will but please take good care of her." Before anyone could answer or try to stop me i ran into the rain, feeling my eyes tears up. I then ran into the forest and finally stopped under a tree that i used to climb out the night before. Soon Azul was by my side, cuddling me for confort. I started to ramble but he just layed his head on back and listened. It felt good to get it all off my chest but in the back of my head it hurt so much for Nightmare to not want me.